As 16-year-old Charles Ramat was exiting yechidus, the Rebbe asked him to keep him informed on the situation of his terminally ill mother. Angry, he asked if the Rebbe really meant it.
Shliach’s Mezuzah Video Instigates Miraculous Return of Eyesight
A wondrous and eye-opening miracle has occurred to Belgian resident R’ Binyamin Wertheimer this week, thanks to a documentary his wife saw featuring Shliach Rabbi Menachem Hertz spreading awareness about mivtza mezuzah.
770 Bochurim Learn About Safe Use of Technology
The bochurim attending kvutza this year joined in the basement of 1414 President St. for an enlightening lecture given by educator Rabbi Shlomo Sternberg on the dangers of technology and how to use it safely.
Senior Chabad Rov Asks Politicians to Keep Their Promise
In a letter addressed to the heads of the frum parties in the Israeli Knesset, Harav Yitzchak Yehuda Yaroslavsky appealed that they keep their promises regarding fixing the ‘Who is a Jew’ law.
Limited Spots Remaining at Machne Moshiach in the Poconos
Camp Machne Moshiach of Canadensis, PA, is nestled in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. It caters to boys aged 10-13 and offers an unforgettable summer adventure from July 30 to August 15 (12-28 Av).
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Jewish Woman Tripped in Random Attack
A Jewish woman who was walking on the streets of Crown Heights was tripped and injured in a random attack on Thursday morning. The NYPD is investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
‘The Basics of Chassidus’ Is Now Available As an Audiobook
In perfect time for summer listening, Sichos in English is thrilled to announce the release of the audiobook version of The Basics of Chassidus, Vol. 1.
Shloshim of Reb Meir Harlig to be Held in 770
A Kinus Hakhel and Siyum Mishnayos marking the shloshim of Rabbi Meir Harlig will be held in the upstairs zal of 770 on Tuesday evening.
Eruv in New York and Other Large Cities
Ask the Rov: What are the issues with making an eruv in New York or other large city? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Historic 8th Children’s Torah Completed in Record Time
The 8th children’s Sefer Torah has been completed in record time thanks to the tens of thousands of children who have secured their letters in the past few weeks. The Siyum will be held on Chof Av at the Kosel.
YK Brazil Offers South American Chassidishe Summer Adventure
In the heart of Socorro, Brazil an enchanting rural paradise reveals its awe-inspiring vistas. For the first time, an extraordinary Chassidishe Yeshivas Kayitz will make its home in this beautiful spot, offering an unparalleled blend of chinuch and thrilling fun.
Brunoy Mesivta Competes in Int’l Chidon in New York
For two months Bochurim of the Yeshiva Katana of Brunoy immersed themselves in an in-depth study of Moshiach and then entered a chidon competition. The winner was awarded a ticket to the Rebbe.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Parshas Masei
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Masei with an English transcript.
L’Chaim: Krinsky – Tenenbaum
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Levi Krinsky of Vilna, Lithuania and Mushka Tenenbaum of Gurnee, IL took place Wednesday night at Rubashkin.
Group Photo: Shluchim to Australia and New Zealand
Shluchim from across Australia and New Zealand posed for a group photo during their regional Kinus Hashluchim held at the Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne.
Brunoy Class of 5757 Gather For an Emotional Reunion
The bochurim of Tomchei Temimim Brunoy Shiur Aleph of the 5757-1997 class, came back to the original school grounds in France for a reunion three decades after they originally graced the building’s halls.
What’s Wrong with the Frog?
You can just imagine this wretched rasha stroking his goatee, clearing his throat, and giving rational, reasonable life advice to the massed Jewish soldiers. “If you ask me,” he told them, “you should drop this whole thing.” An article by Rabbi Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin.
L’Chaim: Schwartz – Yarmak
The L’Chaim of Efraim Schwartz from Crown Heights and Rochel Leah Yarmak from Florida took place at Ulam Chana on Tuesday night.
Shliach to the Rescue When Crane Operator Needs Tefillin
What happens when a crane operator, hundreds of feet in the air, suddenly remembers that he needs to don tefillin? He contacts his local shliach, of course.
Picture of the Day
Brothers Rabbi Shneur Zalman Labkovski, rosh yeshiva of 770 Yeshiva, and Rabbi Yisroel Labkowski, rosh yeshiva of Tomchei Tmimim-Chovevei Torah, talk in learning outside 770.
Alexander Friedkis, 79, AH
Alexander Friedkis, who served as the president of the Jewish community in Dnipro even during the dark years of Communism, and who invited the Rebbe to serve as the leader of the community, passed away.